California will allow schools, camps, bars, gyms, and other sectors to begin reopening this Friday, June 12. These are among several new businesses and activities the State Department of Public Health announced can reopen in those counties that have met certain thresholds on the number of cases, testing and preparedness.
The state issued new guidance documents for these new sectors, giving each business or activity adequate time to create reopening plans. The sectors that will be allowed to reopen Friday are:
· Bars and wineries https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-restaurants-bars.pdf
·Family entertainment centers https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-family-entertainment.pdf
· Museums, galleries and zoos https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-zoos-museums.pdf
· Fitness facilities https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-fitness.pdf
· Campgrounds https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-campgrounds.pdf
· Hotels https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-hotels-lodging-rentals.pdf
· Satellite wagering facilities https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-cardrooms-racetracks.pdf
Not included were nail salons, movie theaters and youth sports, which are not authorized to reopen.
Most of the new businesses are part of “Stage 3” on the state’s four-stage re-opening plan.
Small businesses that need assistance complying with the guidance should look into the San Bernardino County COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program, https://sbcovid19.com/covid-compliant-business-partnership-program/. Participating small businesses can receive up to $2,500 in funding to pay for improvement, equipment, and supplies needed to comply with safety guidance.
